Aboriginal Engagement Advisor

Aboriginal Engagement Advisor

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role

Working closely with the Community Team, the successful candidate will play a key role in fostering positive and constructive relationships between Talison Lithium and local Aboriginal Corporations and their communities. This will be achieved through effective administration of the Talison Indigenous Participation Plan and by supporting the development of strategies that promote cultural understanding, sustainable partnerships, and other agreements.

Based in Greenbushes, this role also contributes to the delivery of the Stakeholder Engagement Management Plan and the annual Stakeholder Engagement and Community Relations Business Plan, including budget objectives. The Aboriginal Engagement Advisor will help build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, while supporting the positive promotion of Greenbushes Lithium Operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Foster respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities, and representative organisations;
• Provide cultural engagement advice and maintain systems for effective internal communication;
• Facilitate consultation processes around project development, land access, and heritage management;
• Coordinate cultural awareness training, NAIDOC Week, and other relevant events;
• Support compliance with legislation, agreements, and company policies relating to Aboriginal heritage;
• Manage and implement the Talison Indigenous Participation Plan;
• Collaborate with Aboriginal organisations to guide engagement principles and explore opportunities in employment, training, and business development;
• Assist with forming the proposed Talison Aboriginal Advisory Group and coordinate meeting logistics;
• Develop engagement plans and integrate them into broader stakeholder and community frameworks;
• Assist with heritage surveys and community interaction tracking via the Stakeholder Management System;
• Contribute to the Talison Partnerships Program and support promotional and community events, including the annual Mine Open Day; and
• Assist in developing and implementing Stakeholder Engagement and Community Relations Plans and Budgets (OPEX & CAPEX).

About the Candidate

• Proven experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities;
• Qualifications or experience in Indigenous and community engagement;
• Skilled in cross-cultural collaboration and project delivery;
• Experience negotiating and implementing local agreements;
• Knowledge of cultural heritage laws, including the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA);
• Familiar with Indigenous Land Use Agreements, especially under the Southwest Native Title Settlement;
• Strong communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and Excel;
• Understanding of stakeholder engagement and agreement-making protocols; and
• Capable in event planning, project management, and budgeting.

Optional/preferred

• Tertiary qualifications in community development, Indigenous studies, social science, or a related discipline;
• Experience in the mining or resources sector.

Competencies

The incumbent should have or will be required to obtain the following competencies:

• Apply First Aid;
• A current driver’s license; and
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation